The Sideload: A 9to5Google Podcast

Your Google I/O 2026 Primer with Ben Schoon

Welcome to episode 34 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by 9to5's own Ben Schoon as he breaking his usual release schedule to bring you a guide on what to expect next week at Google I/O 2026. Sponsored by NordVPN: Listeners to The Sideload can save up to 76% on a two-year subscription alongside four extra months for absolutely free by signing up for NordVPN using this link [https://go.nordvpn.net/SHAyj]. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this week’s episode. SUBSCRIBE * YouTube Podcasts [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcKP282Ii48tD7cQ3LVL8T552VJ7yrqGQ&si=ZSQ-gLaAymfoRTWu] * Pocket Casts [https://pca.st/05blamq5] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/03NQdhoTfPYYq5nBxhZrmi?si=TIAfTGkFReeO2hFKclDt7A] * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sideload-a-9to5google-podcast/id1835505417] * Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/912cba54-f971-441b-b3c1-9f207b6756d2/the-sideload-a-9to5google-podcast] https://youtu.be/KHhLdYxo4M8 HOSTS * Will Sattelberg [https://9to5google.com/author/willsattelberg/] * Ben Schoon [https://9to5google.com/author/nexusben1/] LISTEN TO MORE 9TO5 PODCASTS * Pixelated [https://9to5google.com/podcasts/alphabet-scoop/] * 9to5Mac Happy Hour [https://9to5mac.com/guides/9to5mac-happy-hour/] * Electrek [https://electrek.co/guides/electrek-podcast/] * Space Explored [https://spaceexplored.com/guides/space-explored-podcast/] FEEDBACK? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com [gtips@9to5g.com], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer [will@9to5mac.com]. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums [https://9to5google.com/forums/]!

You (Probably) Can't Buy the Best Smartphone Cameras with Nick Gray

Welcome to episode 33 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Phandroid's Editor-in-Chief Nick Gray to the show to discuss his time spent with Oppo's Find X9 Ultra and Vivo's X300 Ultra. They might not be on your wishlist for your next Android phone, but Nick discusses what makes their cameras so exceptional, what it's like using an imported phone as your daily driver, and whether we'll ever see some of the best aspects on display here come to North American devices. Sponsored by NordVPN: Listeners to The Sideload can save up to 76% on a two-year subscription alongside four extra months for absolutely free by signing up for NordVPN using this link [https://go.nordvpn.net/SHAyj]. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this week’s episode. SUBSCRIBE * YouTube Podcasts [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcKP282Ii48tD7cQ3LVL8T552VJ7yrqGQ&si=ZSQ-gLaAymfoRTWu] * Pocket Casts [https://pca.st/05blamq5] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/03NQdhoTfPYYq5nBxhZrmi?si=TIAfTGkFReeO2hFKclDt7A] * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sideload-a-9to5google-podcast/id1835505417] * Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/912cba54-f971-441b-b3c1-9f207b6756d2/the-sideload-a-9to5google-podcast] https://youtu.be/D78jA7Nd_w0 HOSTS * Will Sattelberg [https://9to5google.com/author/willsattelberg/] * Nick Gray [https://phandroid.com/author/nickmgray/] * Check out Nick's videos on YouTube! [https://www.youtube.com/@phandroid/videos] LISTEN TO MORE 9TO5 PODCASTS * Pixelated [https://9to5google.com/podcasts/alphabet-scoop/] * 9to5Mac Happy Hour [https://9to5mac.com/guides/9to5mac-happy-hour/] * Electrek [https://electrek.co/guides/electrek-podcast/] * Space Explored [https://spaceexplored.com/guides/space-explored-podcast/] FEEDBACK? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com [gtips@9to5g.com], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer [will@9to5mac.com]. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums [https://9to5google.com/forums/]!

Why Your Next Phone Might Be a Downgrade with Steve Radochia

Welcome to episode 32 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes YouTuber and podcaster Steve Radochia back to the show to take a deep dive on Motorola's latest Razrs. What does it mean for the industry — and for your next phone — when price hikes start being accompanied by tangible downgrades? They also talk about Steve's new podcast Old's Cool and spend five minutes debating the merits of each Ocean's film. Sponsored by NordVPN: Listeners to The Sideload can save up to 76% on a two-year subscription alongside four extra months for absolutely free by signing up for NordVPN using this link [https://go.nordvpn.net/SHAyj]. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this week’s episode. SUBSCRIBE * YouTube Podcasts [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcKP282Ii48tD7cQ3LVL8T552VJ7yrqGQ&si=ZSQ-gLaAymfoRTWu] * Pocket Casts [https://pca.st/05blamq5] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/03NQdhoTfPYYq5nBxhZrmi?si=TIAfTGkFReeO2hFKclDt7A] * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sideload-a-9to5google-podcast/id1835505417] https://youtu.be/Cs4EUH7oFqw TIMECODES * 00:00:00 - Intro and the Downgrade Problem * 00:36:05 - Quick Galaxy Z TriFold Thoughts * 00:41:50 - Old's Cool Tech * 00:59:09 - Wrap-up HOSTS * Will Sattelberg [https://9to5google.com/author/willsattelberg/] * Steve Radochia * Check out his new podcast here! [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf8A5rBex49WiyZMnZTvrlw] LISTEN TO MORE 9TO5 PODCASTS * Pixelated [https://9to5google.com/podcasts/alphabet-scoop/] * 9to5Mac Happy Hour [https://9to5mac.com/guides/9to5mac-happy-hour/] * Electrek [https://electrek.co/guides/electrek-podcast/] * Space Explored [https://spaceexplored.com/guides/space-explored-podcast/] FEEDBACK? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com [gtips@9to5g.com], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer [will@9to5mac.com]. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums [https://9to5google.com/forums/]!

The Fate of OnePlus with Nick Sutrich

Welcome to episode 31 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Android Central's Nick Sutrich back to the show to discuss the swirling rumors surrounding OnePlus. From its fate in Europe looking questionable to quiet demand in North America, things aren't looking great for the "Never Settle" brand. Will and Nick look back at their own histories with OnePlus, what set the brand apart from its contemporaries, and how this situation became a problem to begin with. Sponsored by NordVPN: Listeners to The Sideload can save up to 76% on a two-year subscription alongside four extra months for absolutely free by signing up for NordVPN using this link [https://go.nordvpn.net/SHAyj]. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this week’s episode. SUBSCRIBE * YouTube Podcasts [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcKP282Ii48tD7cQ3LVL8T552VJ7yrqGQ&si=ZSQ-gLaAymfoRTWu] * Pocket Casts [https://pca.st/05blamq5] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/03NQdhoTfPYYq5nBxhZrmi?si=TIAfTGkFReeO2hFKclDt7A] * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sideload-a-9to5google-podcast/id1835505417] https://youtu.be/FxALvawUs8A HOSTS * Will Sattelberg [https://9to5google.com/author/willsattelberg/] * Nick Sutrich [https://www.androidcentral.com/author/nicholas-sutrich] LISTEN TO MORE 9TO5 PODCASTS * Pixelated [https://9to5google.com/podcasts/alphabet-scoop/] * 9to5Mac Happy Hour [https://9to5mac.com/guides/9to5mac-happy-hour/] * Electrek [https://electrek.co/guides/electrek-podcast/] * Space Explored [https://spaceexplored.com/guides/space-explored-podcast/] FEEDBACK? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com [gtips@9to5g.com], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer [will@9to5mac.com]. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums [https://9to5google.com/forums/]!

A RAMpocalypse Survival Guide with Damien Wilde

Welcome to episode 30 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Damien Wilde back to the show to discuss everyone's favorite topic: price hikes. With gadgets across the board getting more expensive — sometimes to the tune of more than $500 for a single laptop — Will and Damien break down the current state of play in the industry, alongside what you can do to help ease the pain of upgrading in 2026. Sponsored by NordVPN: Listeners to The Sideload can save up to 76% on a two-year subscription alongside four extra months for absolutely free by signing up for NordVPN using this link [https://go.nordvpn.net/SHAyj]. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this week’s episode. SUBSCRIBE * YouTube Podcasts [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcKP282Ii48tD7cQ3LVL8T552VJ7yrqGQ&si=ZSQ-gLaAymfoRTWu] * Pocket Casts [https://pca.st/05blamq5] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/03NQdhoTfPYYq5nBxhZrmi?si=TIAfTGkFReeO2hFKclDt7A] * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sideload-a-9to5google-podcast/id1835505417] https://youtu.be/CWo5G5aM5Rg TIMESTAMPS * 00:00:00 - Intro * 00:05:17 - The state of prices in 2026 * 00:31:22 - What we (and you) can do to combat inflationary gadgets * 00:56:00 - Final thoughts and wrap-up HOSTS * Will Sattelberg [https://9to5google.com/author/willsattelberg/] * Damien Wilde [https://9to5google.com/author/damien9to5/] LISTEN TO MORE 9TO5 PODCASTS * Pixelated [https://9to5google.com/podcasts/alphabet-scoop/] * 9to5Mac Happy Hour [https://9to5mac.com/guides/9to5mac-happy-hour/] * Electrek [https://electrek.co/guides/electrek-podcast/] * Space Explored [https://spaceexplored.com/guides/space-explored-podcast/] FEEDBACK? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com [gtips@9to5g.com], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer [will@9to5mac.com]. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums [https://9to5google.com/forums/]!